Ontario Works

Ontario Works can help you with financial assistance for food, shelter and other basic needs along with certain health benefits. Ontario Works staff help connect people to supports and resources to prepare for and find employment.

You can use MyBenefits to find your payment status and details, view your letters, and report income and address changes online.

Employment assistance

We can help you create a plan to prepare for, find, and keep employment. We provide employment resources such as:

• job search support
• programs that focus on your career path and skills building
• financial assistance for training and employment expenses

Emergency assistance

Emergency financial assistance is available if you are in an immediate crisis or emergency situation. Contact us at 519-344-2062 or 1-800-387-2882 for assistance.

Additional resources

These links will provide information on Ontario Works policy directives, rights and responsibilities and other employment and community supports available to you.

• Social Assistance Policies
• Rights and Responsibilities
• Frequently Asked Questions about Ontario Works
• Jobs and Employment
• Other Helpful Resources

Work in Sarnia Lambton

Work In Sarnia Lambton (WISL) is an all-in-one interactive toolkit for job seekers.  The job board is a searchable list of job postings found exclusively within the Sarnia Lambton region.  WISL pulls jobs from 23 job postings website so all local jobs are in one place. 

Search the WISL Job Board